Details
The ancient story. Purcell's
Dido and Aeneas, first performed in 1689, is inspired by Virgil's account of the myth which follows the burgeoning love of Aeneas, a Trojan prince, and the Queen of Carthage.
Cast/Performers
Lynne Dawson (Dido - soprano),
Michael George (Aeneas - bass),
Carolyn Sampson (Belinda - soprano),
Rebecca Outram (Second Woman - soprano),
Charles Humphries (Sorceress - countertenor),
Andrew Kennedy (Sailor - tenor)
Creatives/Company
Music(s):
Purcell,
Purcell (Come ye sons of Art away - Ode for the Birthday of the Queen Mary),
Purcell (Dido and Aeneas)
Company(s):
The King's Consort,
Choir of The King's ConsortConductor:
Robert King
